Lifestyle - The Durango Herald

First United Methodist Church to present Christmas cantata

First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will present the Christmas cantata “Jesus!” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. A collaborative work by Mary McDonald and Rose Aspinall...

DATE: Dec 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Living wage coalition welcomes interfaith partners

Thrive! Living Wage Coalition has welcomed three interfaith partners to advance the mission of enhancing the quality of life in La Plata County through fair and just wages for all. ...

DATE: Dec 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

A pantry staple brightens this earthy winter soup

Dried fruit adds floral tang to many dishes

DATE: Dec 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

2 Navajo women may have been first GI Janes

History project yields unexpected discovery

DATE: Nov 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

World AIDS Day honors those lost, promotes education

Quilt on display at Fort Lewis College; free testing available

DATE: Nov 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Master gardener program accepting applications

The Colorado State University Extension Office in La Plata County is accepting applications for the 2017 Colorado Master Gardener program until Dec. 31. Students will receive tra...

DATE: Nov 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Learn how to buy, use health insurance

San Juan Basin Health Department will present “Understanding Health Insurance: How to Buy It and How to Use It” from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third ...

DATE: Nov 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Red tape stifles NYC food cart vendors

New legislation could ease restrictions

DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

Powered by plants

Strength, endurance are no problem for vegan athletes

DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

Lint pickers clean up Carlsbad Caverns

CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) – The sheer size of the Big Room at Carlsbad Caverns National Park is awe-inspiring to most visitors. While on the trail and taking in the magnificent formatio...

DATE: Nov 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Try oyster sauce for easy umami

Poached salmon soup is light, quick and flavorful

DATE: Nov 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

Dalai Lama: ‘No worries’ about Trump’s election

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia – Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said Wednesday he has “no worries” about Donald Trump’s election as U.S. president, adding that he expects the business...

DATE: Nov 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion